Commission for Women Regular Meeting of the Commission for Women

Agenda — original pdf

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 4, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding women’s wellness by Noor Collective. 3. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. 4. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 2026-2027 budget. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. 6. Update from the Recognition Working Group on the progress towards the event. 7. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group on the progress of the Quality of Life Study on Austin’s Women and Girls. 8. Update from the Maternal Health Working Group and discussion of their scope of work. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 9. Recommendation by the Budget Working Group regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. 11. Approve an update to the membership of the Maternal Health Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the …

1. Draft Meeting Minutes 20260204-001 — original pdf

Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Angela Harris Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on January 7, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 7, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 6 – 0 vote. Commissioner Shaik was off the dais. Chair Bullard and Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez and Veloz Salas were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. 3. Update from the Maternal Health Working Group and discussion of their scope. The update was given by Commissioner Anderson. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. The update was given by Commissioner Anderson. 1 FUTURE ITEMS Noor Collective Presentation American Gateways Presentation Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME)- Creative Reset Staff Briefing Mama Sana Presentation Recognition Working Group Update Budget Working Group Update and Possible Action regarding Budget Recommendations Maternal Health Working Group Update and Membership Update Quality of Life Working Group Update CRCSM Working Group Update Vice Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m. without objection. 2